Carras Paton Quartet - Fortune

Review by Christopher Dansereau

The Carras Paton Quartet's album Fortune is a delightful blend of jazz, fusion, and world music. The quartet is led by the talented guitarist Carras Paton, who is joined by bassist Tom Berkmann, drummer Andy Beaudoin, and saxophonist Paul Desmond. The album showcases the quartet's impressive musicianship and their ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music.

The album's opening track, "Fortune," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its funky bassline and catchy guitar riffs. The quartet shows off their improvisational skills on tracks like "Mystic Voyage" and "Sunset in Rio," which feature extended solos from each member of the quartet. The saxophone work on "Sunset in Rio" is particularly impressive, with Paul Desmond's playing evoking the warm, sultry atmosphere of a Brazilian beach.

The album also features some more mellow tracks, like "The Heart of the Matter" and "Quiet Place," which showcase the quartet's ability to create beautiful, atmospheric music. The album's closing track, "Epiphany," is a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Carras Paton's sensitive and lyrical guitar playing.

Summary by Christopher Dansereau

Fortune is a fantastic album that showcases the Carras Paton Quartet's impressive musicianship and their ability to create music that is both catchy and atmospheric. Fans of jazz, fusion, and world music will find much to love on this album.